Instructions
1
Preheat the oven to 200C/180C Fan/Gas 6.
2
Put the biscuits in a large re-sealable freezer bag and bash with a rolling pin into fine crumbs.
3
soften the shortening in a small skillet, then mix in the biscuit crumbs and mix gently until coated with shortening.
4
Tip into the tart tin and, using the back of a spoon, press over the base and sides of the tin to give an even layer.
5
ice in the fridge while you make the filling.
6
heavy cream together the shortening and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
7
You can do this in a food processor if you have one.
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incorporate in the eggs, then mix in the ground almonds and almond extract and purée until well combined.
10
pare the apples, and cut thin slices of apple.
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Do this at the last minute to prevent the apple going brown.
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Arrange the slices over the biscuit base.
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Spread the frangipane filling evenly on top.
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Level the surface and dust with the flaked almonds.
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oven-cook for 20-25 mins until golden-brown and set.
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Remove from the oven and leave to cool for 15 mins.
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Remove the sides of the tin.
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An straightforward way to do this is to stand the tin on a can of beans and push down gently on the edges of the tin.
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Transfer the tart, with the tin base attached, to a serving plate.
20
dish up toasty with heavy cream, crème fraiche or ice heavy cream.